Eurasian Coot

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptations studied for social behavior
adapted to aquatic life
gptkbp:behavior social and often found in groups
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call grunting and clucking sounds
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 5-10 eggs
gptkbp:color dark brown with lighter markings
gptkbp:coloration black with a white frontal shield
black with white bill
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution Eurasia and North Africa
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue or white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Rallidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 8 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style strong and direct
gptkbp:foot long and greenish-yellow
lobed toes for swimming
gptkbp:foraging_behavior diving and dabbling
gptkbp:fossil_record evidence of ancient relatives
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
marshes and lakes
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers shallow waters.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eurasian Coot
gptkbp:human_interaction communicate through vocalizations
gptkbp:impact habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:incubation_period about 21 days
gptkbp:length 32–39 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration some populations are migratory
varies by population
some migrate south in winter
gptkbp:nest_location on the ground or floating
gptkbp:nest_material reeds and grasses
gptkbp:nesting depends on habitat quality
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gruiformes
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators snakes and raccoons
birds of prey and mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_Coot
gptkb:Purple_Gallinule
gptkbp:research often seen swimming or foraging
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Fulica_atra
gptkbp:social_structure often forms flocks
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Fulica_atra_intermedia
gptkb:Fulica_atra_atra
gptkb:Fulica_atra_crecca
Fulica atra porphyrio
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting areas
gptkbp:weight 700–1,200 g
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan 70–80 cm
gptkbp:young called chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hawaiian_Coot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5